Ford · 1989–1997
Probe Recalls
14 known recalls affecting the Ford Probe (1989–1997). Enter your VIN to check if your specific vehicle is affected, or browse by model year below.
Ford Probe Recalls
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Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 1105 - Evaporative Emissions. Fuel vapour may leak from between the fuel cap and the fuel filler pipe. Correction: Filler cap will be replaced with one that incorporates an o-ring that will positively seal the suspect fuel filler pipes.
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On certain vehicles, an external spring in the timing belt auto tensioner may break. The broken spring may get caught in the timing belt, resulting in possible engine stalling. Correction: Vehicles will be inspected and affected tensioners will be replaced.
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THE RAIL OF THE MOTORIZED SEAT BELT TRACK ASSEMBLY MAY WEAR SUFFICIENTLY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO CAUSE THE CABLE WHICH PUSHES AND PULLS THE MOVEABLE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY TO JAM IN THE TRACK, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TRACK ASSEMBLY TO BE INOPERATIVE. CORRECTION: DRIVER SIDE MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT TRACKS WILL BE REPLACED WITH INCREASED DURABILITY TRACKS. PASSENGER SIDE BELT TRACKS WILL BE INSPECTED AND/OR REPLACED AS NECESSARY.
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THE FUEL PUMP WIRING ASSEMBLY MAY CORRODE DUE TO ROAD SALT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL BRIDGE DEVELOPING BETWEEN THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT AND THE FUEL GAUGE SENDER TERMINALS. THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL SENDER GROUND CIRCUIT TO OVERHEAT THE WIRING AND MELT ITS INSULATION CAUSING SMOKE AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO OTHER WIRING. CORRECTION: A FUSED JUMPER HARNESS WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE FUEL PUMP/SENDER ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
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COMPLIANCE TESTING INDICATES THAT THESE VEHICLES MAY BE RELEASING CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) EMISSIONS WHICH EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS OF C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. CORRECTION: CATALYTIC CONVERTER WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
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THE PASSENGER SIDE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (AIR BAG) MAY HAVE A CRACKED INFLATOR BODY. IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A DEPLOYMENT LEVEL CRASH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION. IN ADDITION, THE IGNITER PLUG COULD SEPARATE FROM THE INFLATOR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE RELEASE OF HOT GASES AND COULD IGNITE FLAMMABLE MATERIAL OR POTENTIALLY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND A NEW PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE WILL BE INSTALLED IF NECESSARY.
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NOTE: SUPERSEDED BY 95038. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. CATALYSTS MAY BE RELEASING EMISSIONS IN EXCESS OF THE STANDARD. CORRECTION: EXHAUST SYSTEM CATALYSTS WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
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THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 210.1 TETHER ANCHORAGES FOR CHILD RESTRAINTS. THE ENGLISH TETHER BOLT AND METRIC ANCHOR NUT COMBINATION IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE STANDARD. ALSO, INFORMATION CONCERNING THE INSTALLATION OF THE BOLT CONTAINED IN THE OWNER GUIDE IS INCORRECT. CORRECTION: NEW CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR BOLT KITS WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS ALONG WITH TWO REVISED STICK-ON OWNER GUIDE PAGES. ALSO, DEALERS WILL REPLACE INCORRECT PANEL WELD NUT IF REQUIRED.
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THE LOWER PIVOT PIN THAT JOINS THE LIFTGATE GAS STRUT TO THE BODY MAY SEPARATE FROM THE LOWER STRUT MOUNTING BRACKET DUE TO AN UNDERSIZED RIVET HEAD. IF THE PIN SEPARATES, THE LIFTGATE COULD FALL AND POSSIBLY CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS UNDER THE FALLING LIFTGATE. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF ONE OR BOTH OF THE RIVET HEADS ARE UNDERSIZED, THAT LIFTGATE WILL BE REPLACED.
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NOTE: VEHICLES WITH 3.0 LITRE ENGINE. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR MAY WEAR PREMATURELY CAUSING INTERRUPTION OF THE SENSOR SIGNAL. CORRECTION: THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY.
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